Commitment to Safety.
6 standard air bags(including dual front advanced air bags, front seat-mounted side air bags and first-in-class full-length side
curtain air bags), Tire-Pressure Monitoring System and available ABS with 4-wheel disc brakes.
Rio safety features...
Exceptionally Well-Equipped.
Rio is loaded with standard dual cup holders with rubberized supports, 6-way adjustable driver's seat, fold down arm rest,
tinted glass, rear-window defroster, variable intermittent windshield wipers, AM / FM / CD / MP3 audio system with SIRIUS® Satellite
Radio, available USB / Auxiliary Input Jack, and an available Power Package.
Rio packages and options...
One of the Most Powerful Engines in its Class.*
Rio drives like a much more expensive car, thanks to its 16-valve, inline-4 cylinder engine with Continuously Variable Valve Timing
(CVVT) producing 110 hp and 107 lb-ft of torque.
Rio technical specifications...
Two Stylish and Practical Models.
Rio 4-door and 5-door models offer two unique, functional designs with fresh, sporty styling, that is ideal for first time car buyers.
Rio photos and colors...
One of the Roomiest Interiors in its Class.*
Rio offers more passenger and cargo room than most of its competitors, combined with extensive cargo capabilities and ingeniously designed storage.
Rio highlights...
One of the Industry's Leading Warranties.
The Kia 10 Year, 100,000 Mile Warranty Program provides a 10 year / 100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, a 5 year / 60,000 mile limited
basic warranty, a 5 year / 100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty and 5 year / 60,000 miles of roadside assistance.
*Based on comparison to 2007 models.
Class is sub-compact sedans.
Awards & Accolades
Spectra and Spectra5 have won their share of awards since their introduction, including:
The Car Book 2007
"Best Bet" distinction
Cars.com
"Best Bang for the Buck" for 2007MY
Consumers Digest
"Best Buy" for 2006MY
J.D. Power and Associates
"Highest IQS Sub-Compact Car" for both 2006 (tie) and 2007,
Edmunds.com
"Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars,"
"Most Wanted Sedan or Wagon Under $15,000,"